History
1993
What is the most well known food to come out of Eritrea and Ethiopia?
Injera/Tayta
This sea borders Eritrea to the northeast.
Red Sea
What famous Habesha starred in “Girls Trip”?
Tiffany Haddish
Algeria
What empire ruled over much of Ethiopia in the 4th century CE, known for adopting Christianity early?
The Aksumite Empire
What is the most popular spice to be used by Habeshas? (Hint: Spicy)
Berbere/Paprika
How many months are in the Ethiopian Calendar?
13
Who created the popular album, “Good for you”?
Amine
Which river flows through 11 countries before reaching the Mediterranean Sea?
Nile River
What ancient city in Ethiopia is famous for its rock-hewn churches?
Lalibela
What is Ethiopia’s national food?
Doro Wat
Where is the home of the African Union Headquarters?
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
First Black African to win Gold at the Olympics?
Abebe Bikila
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which Eritrean city served as a key port during Italian colonization?
Massawa
What is the main flavoring used to make Himbasha/Ambasha?
Cardamom powder
Ethiopia is one of only two African nations never fully colonized by European powers. The other is .....
Liberia
Born to Ethiopian parents in California, this U.S. Women’s National Team defender plays for San Diego Wave FC and was named the 2022 NWSL Rookie of the Year.
Naomi Girma
Democratic Republic of Congo
The Kingdom of Aksum controlled parts of present-day Eritrea, Ethiopia, and beyond. What major world trade route was it a part of?
The Red Sea trade route (connected to the Silk Road)
What is the multiple day process called involving yeast and flour when making injera?
Fermentation
Name all 6 countries that landlocks Ethiopia.
Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Sudan
Who is the only Habesha american football player to ever play?
Nat Berhe (NYG)
What country has 3 capital cities? Name one of them.
South Africa